Quote of the day
The basis of tragedy is man's helplessness against disease, war and death; the basis of comedy is man's helplessness against vanity (the vanity of love, greed, lust, power).
Moshe Safdie
Born: July 14, 1938 (age 86)
Bio: Moshe Safdie is an IsraeliAmerican architect, urban designer, educator, theorist, and author. He is most identified with Habitat 67, which paved the way for his international career.
Known for:
- Habitat 67
- Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
- Yad Vashem
- National Gallery of Canada
- Altair